Swisstek strengthens integrated building solutions capability for Sri Lanka’s evolving construction sector
As Sri Lanka’s construction sector continues to evolve, demand is increasingly shifting towards solutions that combine quality, technical reliability, performance and long-term value. Against this backdrop, Swisstek is strengthening its position as a diversified building solutions business with capabilities spanning construction materials, aluminium systems, roofing and cladding, and premium flooring. With a heritage dating back […]
99x launches AI-Hub to increase visibility on AI-assisted workflows
New AI Hub strengthens 99x’s AI-first approach, while its agentic AI platform wins the Gold award as the “Best Agentic AI Solution” at the National AI Awards 2026 99x, a global product engineering company headquartered in Norway, has launched AI Hub, an observability platform designed to provide greater visibility into AI-assisted workflows and performance metrics. […]
‘Teardrop Nation’ Brings Sri Lanka’s Post-Independence History to the Screen
Teardrop Nation, a four-part documentary series examining Sri Lanka’s post-independence political and conflict history, was formally launched at Scope Cinemas Multiplex at Colombo City Centre on 8 October, with Bimal Rathnayake attending as Chief Guest. Developed over six years by Project 72, with Sarah Kabir as Project Director, the series brings together historical accounts, expert […]
Labour shortages are pushing Plantation Companies towards machines, data and a different kind of worker
Sri Lanka’s plantation sector is entering a new phase of transformation, as technology and innovation reshape how estates operate, manage resources and sustain productivity. Across the country’s tea estates and other plantations, machines are increasingly complementing skilled workers in tasks once done almost entirely by hand, while software and data bring new precision to decisions […]
A Closer Look at What Samsung’s Mini LED TVs Bring to the Screen
A good television is about more than screen size. Samsung Sri Lanka launched its latest range of Mini LED TVs in September, bringing a combination of advanced display technology and AI-powered features to local consumers. Samsung’s latest Mini LED TVs bring these elements together with a combination of display technology and AI-powered features. At the […]
Sri Lanka’s biggest Oktoberfest returns to City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Running from 21 to 24 October at The Podium, tickets are priced at LKR 9,800 nett and include a sumptuous Bavarian buffet and live entertainment. Colombo has four nights to let loose as Oktoberfest arrives at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing the unmistakable spirit of Bavaria to The Podium from 21st to 24th October […]
Quantum Fitness Celebrates 28 Years of Shaping Sri Lanka’s Fitness Landscape
From pioneering home fitness solutions to supporting elite athletes and rural sporting communities, Quantum Fitness marks a milestone in the evolution of fitness in Sri Lanka Colombo, Wednesday 14 October 2026: Quantum Fitness celebrates its 28th anniversary in Sri Lanka, marking a journey that began in 1998 as Quantum Teleshopping, when both teleshopping and home […]
NÜWA at City of Dreams Sri Lanka Wins Gold at SATA 2026, Marking Early Regional Recognition for Luxury Hospitality
Colombo, Wednesday 14 October 2026: NÜWA at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has been named South Asia’s Leading Designer Hotel – Gold Winner at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, securing regional recognition for its distinctive approach to contemporary luxury, thoughtful design and personalised hospitality within its first year of operations. The accolade marks […]
BookLanka.com Launches AI-Powered Travel Marketplace to Connect Traveller Intent with Sri Lanka’s Tourism Experiences
The platform turns traveller intent into personalised, bookable journeys while helping Sri Lankan accommodation providers, tour operators and experience providers connect with international travellers. BookLanka.com brings accommodation, transfers, activities, experiences and curated holiday packages together around the traveller’s complete Sri Lankan journey. Trixy AI is designed to understand traveller intent, recommend relevant options and connect […]
Moonamal Knowledge Series to Explore Design, Ecology and Abundance with Sierra Bainbridge
Colombo, Tuesday 13 October 2026: The Geoffrey Bawa Trust’s Moonamal Award will host an online Knowledge Series session on 19 October featuring Sierra Bainbridge (RLA, ASLA), founder and Senior Principal at MASS, and director of its Landscape Studio and Abundant Futures Lab. The session will explore the intersections of design, ecology and the built environment, […]
